Project Manager (Electrical) - Canem

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canem Systems in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical and mechanical construction projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and quality, and drive profitability while maintaining client satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, risk management, and a track record with complex projects in commercial, healthcare, or data centre

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification in the electrical trade or related degree/diploma.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience managing electrical, mechanical, or mixed projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery from planning to closeout.
• Develop execution strategies and manage risks and budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Administer contracts, change orders and project documentation.
• Champion safety and coach project teams toward excellence.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Journeyperson certification in electrical trade

Engineering degree or diploma (preferred)

Tools

Accubid/AutoBid

Construction management software

Job description

We Are Canem Systems Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications. With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Bird, Canem Systems has been delivering innovative electrical and mechanical solutions across Canada for more than 60 years. With offices across the country and a reputation built on safety, collaboration, integrity, and excellence, we continue to grow and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Mississauga.

Based out of Canem’s Mississauga office, the Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout of mechanical and/or electrical construction projects. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards.

What You Will Be Working On

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead all phases of project delivery, including planning, scheduling, procurement, resource coordination, execution, and closeout.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies while proactively managing project risks, stakeholder expectations, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Financial & Contract Management

• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow management, billing, and monthly reporting.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements while maintaining accurate project documentation and controls.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage change orders, contract amendments, and project closeout requirements.

Client & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and industry partners to support successful project delivery and future opportunities.
• Promote Canem's services and identify, pursue, and help secure new project opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
• Support estimating, proposal preparation, project pursuits, and contract negotiations.

Safety Leadership & Engagement

• Champion a proactive safety culture by leading through example and ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Engage project teams through site visits, safety observations, workforce participation, and continuous improvement initiatives to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Support employee development by ensuring appropriate safety training, certifications, and accountability across all project stakeholders.

Team Development & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support the Project Team to drive team performance and professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment focused on safely achieving project and business objectives.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and leadership that reflects Canem's values and commitment to excellence.

What We Are Looking For

• Journeyperson certification in the electrical trade, or a related degree or diploma.
• Minimum five years of experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Proven experience managing commercial, industrial, institutional, infrastructure, or transportation projects.
• Experience managing both mechanical and electrical scopes is considered a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of applicable building, mechanical, electrical, and municipal codes and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of industry products, construction practices, and standards.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to drive profitability while maintaining client satisfaction.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with construction management and project software platforms.
• Experience with estimating software such as Accubid/AutoBid is considered an asset.
• Engineering knowledge or experience is considered an asset.

The People Behind our Work

At Canem, we prioritize a high commitment to the employee experience, fostering a professional and engaged workforce.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility.

Our people are what matter most; without them, our business would not exist.

Our teams are comprised of construction professionals who deliver on our commitments with integrity and professionalism for all clients across diverse market sectors throughout Canada.

Safety, To Us It’s Personal

We put safety first. Our holistic health and safety culture is rooted in our commitment to work in a spirit of collaboration with all employees, trade partners, clients, and suppliers to foster the healthy and safe work environment that every worker deserves.

Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.

Canem has been energizing Canada for over 60 years’ with cutting edge systems, practices and collaborative project management.

With locations in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Winnipeg and Mississauga, we are looking to continue to grow our team.